Yasujirō Ozu

12 December 1903 – 12 December 1963

Yasujirō Ozu was a Japanese film director and screenwriter regarded as one of the masters of world cinema. His films, characterized by a distinctive low camera position and quiet, contemplative style, often focus on family relationships and generational change, with Tokyo Story frequently ranked among the greatest films ever made.

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Born in Tokyo, Japan
12 December 1903

Born in the Fukagawa district of Tokyo.

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Joined Shochiku film studio
1923

Began his film career as an assistant cameraman at the Shochiku studio.

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Directed his first film
1927

Made his directorial debut with the period film Sword of Penitence.

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Released I Was Born, But...
1932

Directed the acclaimed silent comedy-drama, one of his early masterworks.

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Served in the Japanese army
1937 – 1939

Was conscripted and served in China and later Singapore during wartime.

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Released Late Spring
1949

Directed Late Spring, the first of his celebrated postwar family dramas.

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Released Tokyo Story
1953

Directed Tokyo Story, widely considered his masterpiece and one of the greatest films ever made.

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Elected to the Japan Art Academy
1959

Became the first film director elected to the prestigious Japan Art Academy.

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Died in Tokyo, Japan
12 December 1963

Died of throat cancer on his 60th birthday.

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